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Barker behind center "will" happen vs. EKU

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Patrick Towles bounced back with arguably the best game of his career in the 21-13 win over Missouri so he's the top guy behind center moving forward for sure. But there is the Drew Barker situation…

Stoops still educating players

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Let's talk football. It's time to educate folks. Mark Stoops has been educating his players from day one. Coach said he believes his team has finally started to click.  That success is obtainable and it starts…

It takes time...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - It takes time to adjust.  It takes time to build.  It takes time. Mark Stoops believes this UK program has had plenty of time. On Tuesday, Stoops talked about recruiting winners...building on success. Milestones are being ticked…

Where's Boom?

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Boom Williams has not practiced this week with the football Cats. According to head coach Mark Stoops there's no cause for concern for Solid Blue fans, Boom is just dealing with a personal matter. The rumor…

Randle learning from Laker vets

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Julius Randle is excited to just play basketball again after a leg injury last season sidelined him for the entire year. The Lakers are coming off the organization's worst year ever. But with Kobe Bryant back plus…

A different approach

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Plenty of former Cats are going through their NBA media days this week. Patrick Patterson is up in Toronto where he's approaching this training camp a little differently than the ones in the past. Why is this…

The Juice got loose

LEXINGTON,  Ky. (WTVQ) - Garrett Johnson led all receivers Saturday night with 6 catches for 119 yards including a long of 35. That's an average of nearly 20 yards per reception. "Juice"...as his teammates and coaches call him...had himself a…

Dorian Baker: Superman

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Dorian Baker caught 5 passes for 51 yards and a touchdown in the 21-13 victory over Missouri. That all after dropping some crucial game changers early at South Carolina and at home against Florida. Baker responded…

Conrad's big night

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The UK receiving game was back in a big way in the win over Mizzou. 22 receptions in all for nearly 250 yards and 2 scores. Freshman tight end C.J. Conrad had 3 catches...including his first collegiate…

Wildcat resolve

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Resolve. It takes a lot of it to be a Solid Blue football fan at times. You have to stick with it and ride out the bad to get to the good. It's no different for…

Recruiting winners

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Recruiting winners isn't easy to do when you"re a program that's typically losing football games. But Mark Stoops has made a habit of recruiting winning mentalities at least to Lexington. Not every guy on the roster…

Scheduling in-state foes

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The last time EKU played UK, the Cats won 37-12 at Commonwealth Stadium back in 2009. Kentucky has won all 3 games in the series. And while you play to win, it's about more than just the scoreboard…

Here come the boos

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Patrick Towles was 14-15 in the first half. Kentucky was feeling good...tied at 7 with Mizzou...despite being backed up in its own endzone. The plan before halftime was to go full speed and full steam to…

From scapegoat to hero

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Blame it on Stoops. That's what coach wants when things go wrong. Don't blame any one individual player for a loss. If things don't go right, criticize and critique Stoops. Patrick Towles was the scapegoat last…

Address it and move on

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Address it and move on. That's what Mark Stoops said he wants his team to do this week when asked about the off-field history with EKU. The bar fight, the dorm incident in Richmond...t's in the…

The past is the past

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The past is the past. Mark Stoops will address the team one time to remind the guys to not let the off-the-field history between UK and EKU factor into the game Saturday night. It's time to move…

UK Hall of Fame Ceremony

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Kentucky Athletic's inducted seven former cats into the Hall of Fame this weekend. Lisa Duerr, Andy Green, Jared Lorenzen, Nate Northington, Greg Page, Taryn Patrick, and Antoine Walker were all inducted. Hear from Jared Lorenzen in…

Day and night for Patrick Towles

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Patrick Towles' performance from the Florida game to Saturday's game against Missouri was day and night. Mark Stoops was so impressed he gave Towles the game ball. Hear from Stoops in the video.

Meticulous preparation

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Mark Stoops talked about balancing emotions and being ready to play come gameday this week. He's said he believes his team has responded well following the loss to Florida. You have to go make plays to win…

The fine line

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Not being excited to play can lose you games. Playing too amped up can cost you too. So it's a delicate balance to prepare for every Saturday. UK offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson said this week he thought…

Win or lose, there's plenty of football left

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - How good of a week overall was it in practice for the football Cats? Did Kentucky shake off the emotions and get back to business like it needed to? Head coach Mark Stoops says he likes…

Blue-White game tickets on sale Tuesday

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Tickets for the Kentucky men's basketball Blue-White Game go on sale Tuesday at 9 a.m. The annual Blue-White scrimmage is scheduled for Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. in Rupp Arena. The game will be televised by the…

2015 UK Athletics HOF induction info

LEXINGTON, Ky. – University of Kentucky Athletics will induct seven members into the UK Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday and Saturday during Hall of Fame Weekend. The 2015 class includes Lisa Breiding Duerr (cross country/indoor and outdoor track), Andy…

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